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If you are going to be swimming or to the beach when you are pregnant, the one piece of clothing you will want is the maternity swimsuit. You may be able to wear your pre-pregnancy swimsuit for a while but after some months. It’s just not going to fit right and you may look like some Hollywood movie start wearing a regular bikini because they are in denial that they are pregnant.

 Here are six suggestions when buying a maternity swimwear.

1)      Look for something that is extra stretchy especially in the stomach, chest and hips. Your chest size will increase so you will need the extra room. Make sure that you have enough support in the bust though. Prego Maternity Swimwear has suits with a high Lycra content which is what you need. Make sure you hand wash and never through in the dryer high Lycra clothes. It will destroy the Lycra and make the items look like they belong to your husband.

2)      Look for suits with adequate bust support if you are larger up top. Suits with wide shoulders straps and are adjustable are particularly helpful. The higher the swimsuit back or even with an added bra-like clip support in the back will help to support you more in the bust. Even if you are already big up top, your bust size is also likely to increase up a full cup size when you are pregnant. Maternity swimwear with a bit of padding in the cup will smooth out your shape and hide unwanted sights when it gets wet.

3)      If you are a bit hippier, look for a bikini that ties on the side. This works well if you are different sizes on the top and the bottom.

4)      One-piece maternity swimwear is great if you are doing regular swimmer. By far, the most supportive and a great option for the pool, whether it is lap swimming or water exercise, is the Empire Tank by Prego Maternity. Remember that regular halter or tank style swimwear won’t provide the necessary support for active motion.

5)      Remember to get some swimsuit accessories. Cover-ups are a great fashion item and something you will like to throw on when you get out of the pool or return from the beach. After you have your baby, you can even use the cover-up for a great piece of loungewear.  Look for cover-ups by Maternal America or the up and coming ones by Prego Maternity. They often double as great maternity tunics. Also, think about board shorts that can be worn over bikini bottoms.

6)      Buy your maternity bathing suit early in your pregnancy. Make sure you order a little bigger than you need. It doesn’t need to be so big that it falls off or sags in the water. You also need to make sure it has enough bust support so it should be a tight fit up top. You are most likely going to start filling in the extra space as your pregnancy progesses.

Lastly, be sure to try on any swimsuit before you go on holidays. Your body changes rapidly when you are pregnant so the suit that fit you months ago may not fit you in the present.  It an awful way to ruin your vacation when you find out that the clothes you have brought along no longer fit.

Make sure you allow plenty of time before the trip to make the actual purchase. Many brick and mortar stores don’t carry a large selection of maternity swimwear and you may need to order on line. Also, there are few places that stock maternity swimwear (or any swimsuits, for that matter) year round. Ordering online will take at least a week to arrive without special shipping by Fed-Ex. Be sure to check the return policy before buying online. Many online stores do not accept back undergarments and consider bathing suits the same, unlike other pieces of maternity clothes. Also, you may need to exchange to a different size or style and will need to allow for that time too.

Try not to let the idea of wearing a maternity swimsuit prevent you from going to the beach or the pool. Be confident in your new body and find a suit that will flatter your figure and style. In the end, you will definitely enjoy it!



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Amy Jarman asked:


The one clothing item that no longer works for you once you are pregnant is your pre-pregnancy swimsuit. No matter how stretchy or forgiving your suit may be (or your thought it was), if it is not made for maternity chances are it will not fit you for more than a few weeks into your pregnancy. The belly minimizing styles that most regular one piece suits now cleverly use to suck in your belly is the last style that your doctor would recommend for an expecting mom to wear! Fortunately for you, there are a lot of great maternity swimsuits out there that can comfortably fit your changing body through all stages of your pregnancy and actually flatter your figure!

Prego Maternity Swimwear specializes in swimsuits for expecting moms and offers a wide variety of styles and patterns from serious one piece swimsuits, like the Empire Tank to the modest but cute BabyDoll styles to the sassy tankinis and hipkinis and the bare the belly maternity bikini. Many other upscale maternity designers are also branching into maternity swimwear styles that are hip and fashionable, so there is no reason to shy from the pool or the beach!

The first step to finding your perfect maternity bathing suit is too look for the style that best flatters your shape. Figure out what your priorities are in choosing a suit in terms to fit and support: bust support, more room in the hips or bottom, covering the belly or letting a little peek out, a serious swim or water aerobics suit or a frolic at the beach or lounge poolside suit? Determining your fit goals and your most likely use of your suit, be it serious swimming or wading along the beach, helps narrow down what selections to consider.

If you are buying online, look carefully at the product descriptions or call the customer service number to review any questions you have on the fit of the suit. Some brands run bigger than others and some use more lycra for better stretch. Ideally you would like a maternity swimwear to have about 20% lycra so it can be used throughout your entire pregnancy. Suits that have the best bust support typically fit higher in the back, have wider adjustable straps and less cleavage. Typically maternity halter tops do not offer as much support as tanks unless they fit higher across the bust. Some halter suits have ruching across the front of the busts to offer better fit and support. Also look for suits that have padded cups to offer more structure and support in a bra like fit.

If you are looking mainly for a serious workout maternity swimwear, the one piece tank style suits provide the least resistance in the water and the best overall support for swimming. If the suit fits higher on the back it will function as a more supportive suit for the serious swimmer.

There are many styles to choose from if you are looking for a cute, flattering all purpose maternity swimsuit. If you want to totally hide your belly, go for a style with bottoms that cover the belly and longer skirt for the top. The babydolls come in both tank and halter styles and also cover the hips and bottom.

If you don't mind showing a little belly as you grow, the maternity hipkinis and maternity tankinis styles come with under the belly bottoms and belly skimming tops. There are many fun patterns out on the market in these styles as well as classic solids that work well for the whole year.

If you need a little extra room in the hips or bottom, look for a style with adjustable side ties in bottoms. This option is available in many of the tankini and hipkini styles as well as the maternity bikinis.

If you are a bikini person pre-pregnancy, there is a good chance you will also want to wear one when you are expecting as well. There is no substitute for a high quality maternity bikini as it is specifically made to fit your changing shape with more stretch, more room in the bust and adjustable ties. There are also many cute bandeau type wraps you can wear with your bikini for pool or beach lounging if you are looking for that option.

Many expecting women find that they really need at least two maternity swimsuits if they frequent the pool or beach or even if they are going to a beach vacation destination. It is easy to burn out on one suit, especially if you are using it several days in a row. Like the maternity or nursing bra rule, you need at least one to wear and one to wash! So, have fun in the sun and find the maternity swimwear that suits you.



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Just because you are pregnant, does not mean you have to shy away from the beach or pool. It also does not mean you have to hide behind big tee shirts as you watch your family in the water. Today there are many flattering and sexy maternity swimwear styles on the market that can perfectly compliment your evolving shape as you step out on the beach or in the pool. Here are some recommendations based upon your body type and personal style choice.

 

Halter Maternity Swimsuits

Embrace your enhanced cleavage with a well made halter maternity swimsuit in a fun color combination or pattern. The magic of halters is that they can be tied to achieve the perfect fit and accommodate a changing shape. They also give you a pretty and feminine silhouette while flattering both your shoulders and bust and giving you an overall slimming appearance. Prego Maternity has a number of fun and pretty patterns out this summer. A great one is their Aqua Trim Tie Halter in an aqua and chocolate polka dot pattern that pops. This suit comes with contrast chocolate brown bottoms that fit under the belly and match the chocolate trim tie and polka dots in the top. If you prefer a black contrast halter swimsuit, take a look at Prego Maternity's Roxy Dot Tie Halter which is made in a similar style but also with a front black tie and a hip and retro pattern of bold geometric white dot clusters integrated with aqua and yellow against a black backdrop and with black bellow the belly bottoms.

 

If like the halter style, but find yourself needing more room in the hip and bottom area, then try out the adjustable tie style bottoms with the halter top. The Black Dot Tie Halter and Aqua Dot Tie Halter by Prego are the same style suit in different patterns - The Black Dot pattern is white dots on a black backdrop with tie black bottoms and the Aqua Dot pattern is aqua and chocolate dots on white with tie chocolate bottoms. These styles are very popular with expecting women as the bottoms fit even lower below the belly than the standard halter bottoms and the side tie sashes can be adjusted to fit throughout your whole pregnancy.

 

Tank Maternity Swimsuits

If you need a bit more bust support or are looking to do some serious lap swimming, many women find they are more comfortable in a supportive tank suit with adjustable straps. The Prego Maternity Ring-Kini offers wide supportive straps with rings accenting a pretty V neck and under the belly bottoms. This suit comes in both a solid aqua top with chocolate bottoms and solid black on both top and bottoms. If you are looking for a fun beachy patterned suit, take a look at the Prego Maternity Mad Hatter Tie Tankini that has both bottom ties and a matching string tie in the top along with tank straps. The Mad Hatter Pattern is a festive floral pattern in both pinkish orange combo on white with orange bottoms and an aqua green combo on white with aqua bottoms.

 

Strapless Minis Maternity Swimwear

If you looking to totally cover your belly, bottom and hips but want to look sexy at the same time, there is no better style than the mini. The mini allows you to show a little more skin on the top with the strapless design while hiding your middle section and simultaneously complimenting your curves. Prego's minis comes in solid black, brown, olive and mocha as well as patterns. Check out their Black Dot Strapless Mini which is white dots set against a black backdrop on both top and bottoms, the same pattern as the Black Dot Tie Halter. Another fun pattern is the Tiki Strapless Mini with a white Hawaiian Floral pattern on red. This suit is both festive and sexy with taste. If more understated and subtle is your style, the Bali Strapless Mini is a great choice. The Bali pattern is a latte brown on cream with an intricate paisley like design that is super sexy. Most minis come with a removable halter string that can be attached around the neck for a little extra security for lap swimming. All of Prego's suits come with a lightly padded bra for a super flattering look both in and out of the water.

 

So, go ahead and step out on the pool or beach in a suit that suits your personal style and compliments your shape. Remember don't try to squeeze into a pre-pregnancy suit after your first month or two of pregnancy because you will only be uncomfortable and constricted all over. Go ahead and invest in a well made maternity suit that allows you to enjoy your pregnancy in style and that will last you all summer long.



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Winter is here and and soon it will be spring is here. It may seem like a while but it is not as long as it seems to find a maternity swimsuit that you love. Also, you don't want the pressure of waiting until the last second before going on a spring vacation to find maternity swimwear. Here are some ideas for new styles for this season which are already at stores today:

Maternal America has some adorable halter style tankinis in prints and solids this season. The Maternal America Josie Tankini is simply adorable. This sun garden print Halter style top comes with matching under the belly bottoms with adjustable side ties for the perfect fit. This style is flattering on many different body types and the adjustable halter and side ties make it a perfect maternity suit that you can tie to fit you throughout your pregnancy.

In a totally different halter style, Maternal America's Jenni Tankini is a colorful and festive print for pure fun in the sun. This halter top features a center tie ring and a very supportive and flattering bustline. The bikini bottoms have adjustable side ties to fit your changing shape.

If you are not quite brave enough for a bikini but still want to show a little belly, check out Maternal America's Flutter Halterkini. This halterkini has an optional halter tie to the top, so it can also be worn strapless with the halter strings bowed in front. The tankini part of this suit features a slightly see through mesh that criss-crosses across the belly. This style is perfect for the woman who wants to wear a bikini but not totally show her belly. The mesh is so light and breezy that it feels like a bikini. This style comes in black, papaya and a festive carnival print.

As for bikinis, check out Maternal America's Jill Boy Bikini. This adorable style features the same halter top style as the Flutter Halterkini, just minus the flutter (or mesh tankini that covers the belly). This bikini really does show the belly. The boy shorts fit comfortably under the belly and just skim the top of the thigh with total bottom coverage. The Jill Boy Bikini comes in pretty solids, like this season's delicious Fruit Punch color and fun patterns like, "Flower Power."

If you are looking for a suit that you can wear before and after your pregnancy, then consider Belabumbum's Nursing Tankini. This sweet style features a front bow tie and discreet nursing access from under the empire waist style top. The bikini bottoms fit under the belly and are super stretchy to hug your curves throughout your pregnancy and beyond. This style comes in both hot pink with a lighter pink front tie and solid black.

If you need a classic one piece bathing suit to take you through your pregnancy and actually allow you to swim laps in the pool then take a look at Prego Maternity Empire Tank suit. This maternity swimsuit is made with super bust support and wide adjustable straps. This suit stretches to fit your curves without stretching out of shape. This is also a great suit for water aerobics or mommy and me classes with toddler.

Beach goers will enjoy the Prego Strapless Mini styles as you can get a nice tan across the shoulders without strap marks but still have some superb bust support in your suit. In addition to the classic basic colors of black and chocolate, Prego is offering a tropical print called First Bloom which offers a blend of black and white with a pink blossom. Women particularly like the mini because in addition to a flattering fit across the chest and over the belly, the mini offers coverage over the hips and bottom to give your expecting figure a very flattering and more elongated shape. The strapless mini also comes with an option string halter tie that can be attached for extra support for swimming if you like.

So whatever your maternity swimsuit style preference, there are some pretty solids and prints out on the market this season with these premium quality brands in maternity fashion. Remember the early bird gets the worm, so start shopping early this season while the pickings are best!



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